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Certara

Certara, a leading provider of biosimulation and drug development solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, focusing on enhancing drug development processes through advanced modelling and simulation technologies. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Certara offers a range of core services, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and regulatory submission support. Their unique approach integrates cutting-edge software and expert consulting, enabling clients to make informed decisions throughout the drug development lifecycle. Recognised for its innovative contributions, Certara has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for biopharmaceutical companies aiming to streamline their research and development efforts.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Certara's score of 42 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Certara's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Certara reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,010,770 kg CO2e. This figure includes 881,580 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are primarily related to purchased electricity, and a significant 7,765,850 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, encompassing areas such as purchased goods and services (5,511,540 kg CO2e) and business travel (770,280 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Certara's total emissions were about 9,678,230 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. Notably, the company achieved an 18% reduction in Scope 1 emissions, decreasing from 441,260 kg CO2e in 2022 to 363,340 kg CO2e in 2023. Additionally, Scope 2 emissions saw a 3% reduction from 837,880 kg CO2e to 816,410 kg CO2e. Certara has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These commitments reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. As a corporate entity based in the United States, Certara is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices within the software and services sector.

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20222023
Scope 1
441,770
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Scope 2
851,080
000,000
Scope 3
8,385,980
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Certara's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Certara is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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